How Does Coal Tar Work? Psoriasisis anautoimmune diseasein which theimmune systemattacks skin cells with inflammation. Coal tar shampoos are also available to treat scalp psoriasis. B. Boissonnet / Getty Images How to Choose There are hundreds of coal tar preparations found online and on drugstore shelves. Like most OTC products, they are not strictly regulated by the FDA. How to Use Coal Tar Coal tar is intended for external use only....

The stool is collected in a colostomy bag, which is worn on the abdomen. What Is Colostomy Surgery? A colostomy is a bang out of ostomy surgery. knape / Vetta / Getty Images Ostomy describes any surgery where an opening is made from an internal organ to the body’s surface. During colostomy surgery, the surgeon may remove a segment of the colon. This results in the colon being in two separate parts....

When used together, these medications can ease thehyperresponsivenessof airways and help to stave off anasthma attack. Uses Combination inhalers are used to control asthma symptoms and ward off asthma attacks. Though Advair Diskus also contains salmeterol, the dose is far smaller and is considered safer for ongoing use. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter That is not to suggest a combination inhaler is a one-size-fits-all-solution. These effects are tempered somewhat by inhaled corticosteroids, allowing LABAs to be delivered at smaller doses....

Some monitors also may be combined with aninsulin pump. Other CGM devices include user-friendly, cloud-based reporting software. CGMs can also be used with insulin pump therapy. AzmanJaka / Getty Images Another innovation in the realm of CGM is a closed-loop insulin delivery system. The appropriateness of CGM versus other technology options must be carefully considered by your healthcare provider. Who Should Use CGM Patient selection is a key component of successful CGM use....

It will also explain how to stay safe from COVID-19 and what to do if you contract the virus. It is primarily transmitted when people breathe in respiratory droplets or small airborne particles containing the virus. Much of the evidence gathered since then suggests that it cannot. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty Images This is not to say that certain individuals with epilepsy might not be at an increased risk....

Craze lines are small, straight cracks in the teeth. Appearing as small, vertical lines, this hairline cracking, though potentially unsightly, isnt a dental emergency. Even though craze lines are primarily an aesthetic concern, the impact on your appearance can affect your self-esteem. Westend61 / Getty Images This is why the likelihood of developing them rises as you age. When patients get treatment, its for cosmetic reasons. In turn, this can have an impact on self-image and confidence....

Those living withtype 1ortype 2 diabetesare generally aware of the symptoms that go along with high blood sugar. One nonspecific symptom of high blood sugar that people with diabetes often experience isfatigue. Milko / Getty Images Why Does High Blood Sugar Cause Fatigue? Milko / Getty Images Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of high blood sugar. In people with diabetes, it is referred to as diabetes fatigue....

key in 1andtype 2 diabetescan lead to the vision-threatening condition known asdiabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar in poorly controlled diabetes can damage vessels in the light-sensingretinain the back of the eye. This potentially leads to complications that can threaten your vision. Initially, diabetic retinopathy may cause only mild vision problems. As the retina is damaged, it becomes more serious, potentially leading to vision loss or blindness. The good news is that vision loss from diabetic retinopathy is preventable....

When you havediarrheaduring pregnancy, does pregnancy itself cause it? Certain physical and hormonalchanges during pregnancythat affect the digestive system could sometimes be to blame. Diarrhea can also happen due to an infection, diet, or other health conditions. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health Diarrhea is generally defined as having three or moreloose stoolsper day. It can be accompanied bystomach cramping. Diarrhea has many different causes. Some pregnant people may find that early-pregnancyhormonal changes or digestive discomfortmight come with an occasional bout of diarrhea....

If you’re the maincaregiverfor your loved one, you want to provide the best care possible for them. That includes considering whichmedicationsthey are receiving and whether these drugs should be continued or discontinued. So, what to do? yolanda pons / FOAP / Getty Images First, acknowledge that this can be a stressful decision to make. And second, learn all it’s possible for you to about what research has demonstrated about this decision....

Down syndrome is considered one of the conditions that put a person at higher risk of severe COVID-19. Getting medical attention can help prevent complications of the infection. it’s possible for you to have a good recovery after becoming sick from the virus. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi These physical effects of Down syndrome often predispose to respiratory infections. Reduced immunity: Down syndrome is associated with diminished immunity. Congenital heart defects: Structural heart defects can occur in association with Down syndrome....

The jujube fruit is entirely edible. Jujube is also available as a juice and in other forms. But those gummy candies are not the same as the jujube fruit. owngarden / Getty Images Jujube fruit is unique in its taste and appearance. It is available in various forms, including fresh anddried fruit. Taste and Appearance Jujube fruit is about the size of an olive or small date. Despite also being called a red date, the jujube fruit is not always a red color....

Eucommia is an herb from the Chinese rubber tree (Eucommia ulmoides). It is also said to lower blood pressure, prevent osteoporosis, and enhance heart health. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Illustration by Anastasia Tretiak for Verywell Health No supplement, however, is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. One clinical trial evaluated the effect of eucommia on high blood pressure. Most research is limited to animal testing and small clinical trials....